EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 10-in-1 hub review: Unwavering performance

Laptops can only support a limited number of ports, but as technology advances, the demand for connectivity increases. The EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 10-in-1 Gen 2 Hub is a slim plug ‘n-play solution for having more peripherals than ports. Even when pushed to its limits, the hub offers near maximum performance.

Before my time with EZQuest’s 10-in-1 hub, I worked with Satechi’s 6-in-1 USB-4 hub and UGREEN’s Pro multi-function docking station. While they all have their merits, the EZQuest is the only one that checked every box that needed it. The UGREEN Docking Station Pro was a fancy hub and had more inputs and outputs, but the EZQuest is much smaller with the acceptable sacrifice of a DisplayPort, an additional 8K HDMI output, and a USB-A port.

I appreciate the compactness of the EZQuest 10-in-1, which is crucial if we’re talking about a companion for your laptop. While I plugged the USB-C cable into my laptop and played around with it, the device has kept some aspects of my desktop running on a daily basis.

Day-to-day reliability

When you add something like a USB hub to your workflow, chances are you need it to work around the clock. No matter how many ports you use, the device should be able to deliver everything it advertises. Ten seems like a lot to manage a device as small as the EZQuest USB-C hub, but I’m delighted with the drive’s ability to keep up with constant use for 40+ hours per week.

I may not use all the ports on a daily basis, like the two SD card readers or the Gigabit Ethernet port, but I do run a decent amount of power and data through it using all the USB ports and the 4K HDMI connector for at least least a few hours a day. From a cold boot, it doesn’t take long for the hub to start up and turn on my display, mouse, and keyboard.

I don’t have an ethernet cable running through it, but I tried connecting directly from my router. Typically my wireless connection gets 300 Mbps on a 500 Mbps plan. On the wired connection routed through the EZQuest hub, I was consistently getting around 475 Mbps. I tried overloading the hub to see how it would affect the Ethernet connection, but even with all 10 ports in use (including pass-through charging for my laptop), the connection didn’t drop.

Advice: The hub works with mobile devices and tablets that support On The Go (OTG) adapters.

The EZQuest USB-C hub is a versatile device that will work for both Windows and Mac machines, along with a number of devices with USB-C connectivity, such as Samsung smartphones and Chromebooks. The USB-C cable is compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 ports; however, USB-A ports do not work with Apple SuperDrive.

Design: simple, elegant and compact

One of my favorite things about the EZQuest Multimedia Hub is its design. It’s a bit sleeker than Satechi’s 6-in-1 design, and its size is just right. I can’t imagine it getting any lower, not that I think it has to be. However, the standout feature of the hub is its cable.

One of the most frustrating things to deal with when dealing with hubs like this is having it lay flat when in use. With so many cables of different gauges running out, things can get messy, and the device cable itself can bend under pressure and be easily pulled and manipulated by the strain.

To address this, EZQuest opted for a durable nylon braided cable that bends easily to hold the hub in the desired position.

I’m a sucker for aesthetics, so this degree of consideration for a simple problem like “my USB hub won’t lay flat” is a surefire way to get my attention.

Whether you use your laptop as a workstation or have a desktop that doesn’t have the ports you need, the EZQuest 10-in-1 USB-C Media Hub could save your life. It’s a rugged device built with durability in mind that can handle all of its components at the same time. As much as I tried to push the concentrator to the limit, it always fell back to full power.

If there’s one thing to complain about, it’s the limited number of DisplayPorts. The 4K HDMI output seamlessly mirrors or extends your laptop, but if you need to extend to more than one monitor, you’re out of luck. The device doesn’t support USB-C to DisplayPort connections, so you’ll only be able to extend it to a monitor. You could use an HDMI splitter, but you won’t get the same quality or functionality.

The USB hub does what it can to keep your desktop as clean as possible, no matter how many cables you run through it. The braided cable keeps the hub flat, so it won’t twist or bend to create a chaotic setup. Overall, EZQuest thought of just about everything when putting together this very useful 10-in-1 hub.

I’ve worked with smaller, more expensive hubs, but I think EZQues remains a viable option for workstations with limited I/O options.